Tag: U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump to fly to US Florida state shortly before Biden’s inauguration
U.S. President Donald Trump will leave Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning shortly before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, with a grandeur ceremony being planned for...
Political drama in Washington spells end to American exceptionalism
U.S. politicians have for long been preaching America as the epitome of democracy and working indefatigably to promote its values and systems abroad....
Trump calls looming impeachment against him “ridiculous”
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday spoke publicly for the first time since House Democrats moved to impeach him, calling the impeachment "ridiculous."
Referring to...
YouTube bans Trump’s account for at least one week
Google's YouTube video streaming service on Tuesday evening suspended U.S. President Donald Trump's account for at least one week.
"After review, and in light of...
Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington, effective through Jan. 24
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday approved the emergency declaration for Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, through Jan. 24, covering the date of...
Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account
Twitter said on Friday that it has permanently removed the account of U.S. President Donald Trump for possible "further incitement of violence."
"After close review...
Trump’s top lawyer contesting 2020 election sued for US$1.3 billion
The woman spearheading U.S. President Donald Trump's failed attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election was sued for 1.3 billion U. S. dollars by...
After Capitol clashes, Trump pledges orderly power transition
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday there will be an "orderly transition" on Jan. 20, shortly after Congress concluded the electoral vote count...
Twitter and Facebook suspend Trump’s account over policy violations
Both Twitter and Facebook removed content from the account of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday and suspended his account after he continued posting...
Trump signs government spending, COVID-19 relief package into law as pandemic worsens
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday night signed the government spending and COVID-19 relief package into law, averting a government shutdown and delivering aid...
Trump vetoes annual defense bill despite passage in Congress by veto-proof majority
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, despite the bill's passage in Congress by...
Trump says Attorney General Barr resigning as Electoral College seals Biden’s victory
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday evening that Attorney General Bill Barr will step down before Christmas.
The news came just moments after Democrat...
Trump intervenes in election lawsuit as results certified across U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who is still seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election, moved to intervene in a lawsuit on Wednesday.
The...
What’s behind Washington’s frequent troop withdrawal orders?
The Pentagon said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump had ordered the majority of American military forces out of Somalia by early 2021.
The decision...
Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, has tested positive for COVID-19.
"Get better soon Rudy, we will...
Trump says will leave White House if Electoral College votes for Biden
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden in December.
The president...
Trump announces pardon for Flynn, former security adviser who lied to FBI
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he has pardoned Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to...
Trump fires U.S. top cybersecurity official over election security statement
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday that Chris Krebs has been terminated as director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...
Trump calls on Congress to pass COVID-19 relief bill as cases surge
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Congress to pass a "big and focused" COVID-19 relief bill as confirmed cases are surging across...
Trump’s ousting of Pentagon chief sends shockwaves through Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, sending shockwaves through Washington.
"Mark Esper has been terminated," Trump tweeted. "I would...
Trump campaign files lawsuits over mail-in ballots in multiple battleground states
U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign said on Wednesday that it had filed a lawsuit over parts of mail-in ballots in the southeastern state of...
Trump warns of vote count delays as Obama, Biden hold first joint rallies
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that voters will have to wait for weeks after election day until they know who wins.
Campaigning...
Sudan says looks forward to further cooperation with U.S.
Sudan on Sunday said that it looks forward to further cooperation with the U.S. in different fields, according to Sudan's Foreign Ministry.
"The decision by...
Trump says to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list after Sudan pays 335 million...
Trump, Biden attack each other in dueling town halls over coronavirus, other issues
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden held competing town halls at the same time on Thursday night via different TV...
Trump announces third Supreme Court pick, kicking off bitter confirmation battle
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the third Supreme Court pick during his presidency on Saturday, kicking off a bitter confirmation battle on Capitol Hill...
One killed in Portland as Trump supporters clash with protesters
One person was shot and killed on Saturday night in downtown Portland, the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, after tensions between...
Supporters scramble to defend Trump’s handling of coronavirus pandemic on RNC opening night
The opening night of the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) on Monday saw Republicans scrambling to defend U.S. President Donald Trump's handling of the...
Trump campaign announces second-term agenda ahead of GOP convention
U.S. President Donald Trump's reelection campaign announced a set of core priorities for his second term on Sunday night ahead of the 2020 Republican...
Republicans opposing Trump to hold alternative convention in Charlotte
A group of Republicans opposing U.S. President Donald Trump will hold an alternative event starting on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina to the upcoming...